Daniel Memory Work Part Two- Due Wednesday, January 29th

Memory Work 2

Daniel 4: 2-3

It is my pleasure to tell you about the miraculous signs and wonders

that the Most High God has performed for me.

     How great are his signs,

   how mighty his wonders!

His kingdom is an eternal kingdom;

   his dominion endures from generation to generation.

Daniel and His Friends / Nebuchadnezzar's Dream Quiz Summary

There will be a quiz on parts one and two of our Daniel unit. Below is a summary.

Daniel and His Friends/ Nebudchadnezzar’s Dream

Where were Daniel and his friends taken when they were taken captive? Babylon

Who was the reigning king?  Jehoiakim

How long were they trained for? 3 years

What new names did each of the following receive?

Daniel - Beltshaazar

Hananiah- Shadrach

Mishael- Meshach

Azariah- Abednego

Why didn’t Daniel and his friends eat from the king’s table?

1. It may have been unclean

2. It may not have been prepared according to their law

3. It was likely dedicated to idols

How long did Daniel and his friends eat just vegetables and water? 10 days

King Nebuchadnezzar found Daniel and his friends to be how many more times wiser than all the magicians and enchanters?  10 times

Why did King Nebuchadnezzar insist that the wise men first tell him his dream, before interpreting it? So he would know if they truly had a revelation from the gods.

What was the punishment if the dream was wrong? They would be cut into pieces and their houses turned to rubble.

What did Daniel ask for from the king? More time.

What did the statue represent? Four earthly kingdoms.

What did the rock represent? The Messiah

What did the dream mean? The God of heaven would set up an indestructible kingdom that would end other kingdoms. It would endure forever.

Did King Nebuchadnezzar recognize God as Lord of all? No

Speeches Part 1- Research and Prep

We are well underway to preparing to write out speeches. Students have selected a topic in conferences with me.


At school, in conferences, students and I meet to fill out the speech package in the link here: Speech Package

They do not have to fill out one at home, but the information and outline on there will be helpful as a resource at home.

Students are to be researching their topics and in conference with me, putting together their outlines. We will be starting with the "body" first.

At home, parents should be assisting students in researching and ensuring students have their speech material at school each day, below are some sites that might be helpful, but please don't forget about the good old public library!

An email went home with additional information.

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/

http://kids.britannica.com/

http://www.britannica.com/ (more advanced content)

http://kids.discovery.com/

Old Yeller Summary 13-16 -Test January 13

Old Yeller Chapter 13-16 Summary

 Describe the actions of Spot and the roan bull during the next few days.

Spot was bawling, staying out all night, letting her calf go hungry, wandered in circles and even wanted to fight with Mrs. Coates.  The roan bull moaned, walked with his head held low, wobbled, reeled, staggered headlong into a mesquite tree and later tried to attack Mrs. Coates.

What were they forced to do when they couldn’t move the dead bull?

They were forced to build a huge fire and burn the carcass.

 Explain what happened to Spot?

She got hydrophobia and Travis waited until she wandered far from the cabin onto a wide sand wash and then shot her.  This avoided the problem they had faced trying to drag the bull away from the cabin.

Why does Travis start to worry about Mama and Lisbeth?

It is getting late and they still haven't returned from burning the cow's (Spot's) carcass.

What instructions does Mama shout out to Travis?

She yells at him to make a light and get his gun.

 What horrific scene unfolds in front of the cabin?

Old Yeller and a mad wolf are battling to the death.

 What does Mama reluctantly offer to do if Travis can’t?

Realizing that Old Yeller may be rabid she offers to shoot him knowing that it will be difficult for Travis to shoot the pet he loves so dearly.

What does Papa bring for Travis?

He returns with a blue roan saddle horse for Travis.

Summarize what Papa tells Travis about life?

He tells Travis that life is unfair and cruel at times but that we must learn to concentrate on the positive things and not waste time worrying about the bad things.

Why is it exactly that Travis begins to feel better?

He begins to feel better for a number of reasons.   His father is home, he has a horse of his own, time has healed his thoughts of Old Yeller and now the new pup yelps and bawls just like Old Yeller.

Choosing a Good Speech Topic- Due January 6

We will be conferencing about speeches. Please use the form below for speech topics and be prepared to discuss.

Speech Topic

Chapters 10-12 Summary- Quiz on Monday December 16

Old Yeller Chapters 10-12 Summary

How did Travis get hurt  when he tried to catch the second pig?

The sandbank which had earlier been undercut by floodwaters, collapsed. Travis fell in amongst the pigs and had his leg slashed by the hog's tush.

What happened to Old Yeller when he tried to intervene?

Old Yeller managed to save Travis but had his own belly ripped open leaving some of his insides bulging out through the slit.

Why did Travis decide to leave Old Yeller behind?

He wanted to get his mother because she always knew what to do when someone was hurt.

Why does Travis insist on going back to Old Yeller?

He had promised Old Yeller he would return and also he felt indebted to the dog for saving his life.

What does Mama use for thread to sew up Old Yeller’s wound?

She uses a long hair out of Jumper's tail claiming it is better than thread.

What are the signs at the end of the chapter that Travis’ leg has worsened?

It became stiff, numb and swollen and in Travis' words, "As dead as a chunk of wood".

How did Travis react to another visit from Bud Searcy?

He was angry because he felt the lazy Bud Searcy would be a bother and a burden to his mother.

How do Mama and Travis react when Mr. Searcy offers to leave Lisbeth behind to help out their family?

Neither of them want her to stay.    Mrs. Coates tries to convince Mr. Searcy that Lisbeth shouldn't stay because she is too small and has never before stayed away from home.

Old Yeller Paragraphing Assignment- DUE DATE- TBA

Paragraphing Assignment

PARAGRAPHING (Research) ACTIVITY

Be sure to put all the information in your own words. Do not copy and paste from the internet!!

A.   Research the Comanche and the Apache Indians. Provide a brochure or pamphlet (with at least two paragraphs) on your findings. 

B.   Research some of the venomous snakes you would find in the United States and Canada. Provide a brochure (with at least two paragraphs) on your findings.

C.   Research hydrophobia. Where is the disease most prevalent? How is it treated today?  Who is Louis Pasteur? What animals are most likely to contract this disease? Provide a brochure (with at least two paragraphs) on your findings.

D.   Are farm animals still marked or branded today? Check with some local farmers or ranchers? Provide a brochure (with at least two paragraphs) on your findings.

Procedure:

1.    Choose a topic with your partner from A, B, C or D.

2.    Do some research on your topic during your next computer time or at home.

3.    Bring your research to class.

4.    Work on a minimum of two paragraphs for your brochure. Use the hamburger model to build your paragraphs.

Be sure your paragraphs include:

¦ A strong topic/concluding sentence

¦ Supporting details

¦ Transitions between sentences

¦ Proper punctuation

5.    Have a peer edit your paragraph for the above items.

6.    Construct a brochure that displays your information. Your brochure should include at least two pictures and two paragraphs. Be creative! It should be fully coloured and eye-catching!

DUE: _______________________________________

Rubric for Brochure                                                       NAME: _____________

	Minimal	Partial	Proficient	Advanced
Paragraphs	Paragraph lacks transitions. Topic and concluding sentences are weak or non-existent. Supporting details do not relate to topic sentence.	Some transitions. Topic and concluding sentences are evident. Supporting details included.	Transitions Topic and concluding sentences are clear and interesting. Strong supporting details.	Paragraph has a flow and excellent use of transitions. Topic and concluding sentences are strong and interesting. Supporting details are strong and relevant.
Illustrations	Illustrations are included. Brochure is partially coloured. Writing could be neater.		At least two illustrations that are relevant and neat. Brochure is coloured. Writing is neat.	Lots of illustrations that add interest and value to the brochure. Brochure is fully coloured. Writing is neat and carefully done.
Conventions	Many errors in writing and grammar.	Effort is evident, but several errors in writing and grammar	Less than three errors in writing and grammar.	No mistakes in writing or grammar.